The Great Wall following the mountain ridges

East Asia

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Explore Beijing’s imperial landmarks and the Great Wall before travelling by train to Shanghai for its gardens, waterfront and modern skyline.

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Colombo → Beijing → Shanghai → Colombo
From: LKR 599,000
Style: value · city-break · group

A closer look at your journey

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First-time China / culture and modern city

Your journey

First-time China travellers, couples, friends and mature escorted groups

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7 planned days

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Travel to Beijing

Departure and arrival according to the final flight schedule.

Day 2Imperial Beijing

Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, with a local lunch and evening show option.

Day 3Great Wall

Great Wall excursion, jade or craft visit only if transparent and time-limited, and Olympic Park photo stop.

Day 4Train to Shanghai

Temple of Heaven in the morning, then high-speed train to Shanghai.

Day 5Shanghai classics

Yu Garden area, old city, Nanjing Road, the Bund and evening Huangpu cruise.

Day 6Modern Shanghai

Skyline viewpoint, French Concession walk and free shopping time.

Day 7Departure

Airport transfer and return to Colombo.

Covered

What’s included

Return economy airfare and checked baggage
China visa application coordination and standard fee allowance
Six nights 4-star accommodation
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train in second class
Great Wall excursion, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square subject to ticket availability
Temple of Heaven and selected cultural experience
Shanghai city tour with the Bund, Yu Garden area and a skyline viewpoint
Huangpu River cruise
All transfers, local guide and Travel Nexus tour manager

Plan for

What’s not included

Optional cultural show
Meals not stated
Shopping purchases during supplier visits

Stay & dine

Hotels and meals

Sunworld Hotel Beijing (4-star) or similar, 3 nights
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund (4-star) or similar, 3 nights

Meal plan

Daily breakfast, five lunches and four dinners

Use the named properties or a written equivalent in the same star category and practical location. Confirm room type, meal basis and group handling before sale.

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